Talking Vision preview: Making a complaint about a disability worker

Making a complaint about a disability worker might feel uncomfortable but it is vital in protecting others from harm, according to Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner Dan Stubbs.

Speaking to Vision Australia Radio’s Talking Vision, the Commissioner, who is also blind himself said a complaint begins a process of checks and balances that helps protect the sector as a whole.

“If you complain about a worker, you're not just doing that for yourself,” he said.

“You're doing that for a whole lot of other people with disabilities who might rely on that worker for similar work.”

Complaints can be reports of serious criminal behaviour like assault and sexual abuse, or preventing you from making a choice.

“It might come in the form of someone yelling at you or physically treating you in a bad way or not, or maybe denying you choice in certain aspects of your life,” Dan said.

Complaints may be made anonymously.

Listen to the full interview in the player below: